Troy D. Turner , 51, of Fredericksburg, VA, was born to Vernell Turner and Fred Minor, Sr. on January 11, 1972. He departed this life on January 23, 2023, at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Raised in Fredericksburg, he was a graduate of James Monroe High School where he was a member of the boy's basketball team and the Monroe Singers. He was employed by All In One Moving and Storage.

Troy was a true family man with a big heart. He enjoyed cooking on the grill and spending time with his kids, family, and friends. Troy was welcoming to everyone. He had a huge personality, and a contagious smile that would light up any room. He had a profound sense of humor, and all were guaranteed many laughs during conversations with him. He enjoyed watching anything related to sports, and was a dedicated fan of the New York Giants and the Duke Blue Devils. Troy, a dear loved one, and friend to many will be missed tremendously.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hilda Samuel-Turner, and John Turner; paternal grandparents, Josephine, and John Minor.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother and father, Vernell Turner, and Fred Minor, Sr.; children, Tory Brown (Sonja), Deasia Turner (Van), and Jacai Wolcott; brothers, Steven Turner, Fred Minor, Jr., and Raymond Minor (Taquana); one great aunt, Sarah Thompson; aunts and uncles, Gladys Jackson (Bernard), John Minor (Jean), Clarence Minor (Joyce), George Minor (Dorothy), Joann Coleman, Shelva Fletcher, Elaine Minor, Romel Turner Sr., Deloris Wright, and Manuel Coleman, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He is also survived his companion, Melissa Embrey; godmother, Doris Minor; godson, Zach Rock; and special friends, Anthony Rock and Joby Coakley.

A visitation will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM. The interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery in Bowling Green, VA.